Apple finally released the iOS 18.1 update recently, which gives us the Intelligence features in small doses. The company is now hoping to bring the iOS 18.2 update much earlier than its usual schedule to get iPhone users excited for more AI tools.

The report from Bloomberg this week suggests the public iOS 18.2 version will be rolling out in early December, rather than a mid-month schedule that Apple tends to follow. As we have said before, these AI features are going to be Apple’s big sell for the new iPhone 16 series and the older iPhone 15 Pro models, and it needs a quick roll out to keep people excited.

The iOS 18.2 beta version already gives us all the clues of what’s to come with the full roll out next month, including Siri’s ability to talk with ChatGPT and enhance the AI aspects of the compatible iPhone models. The source of the report has been quite accurate so far, with its right estimate for the iOS 18.1 update, so the next version could also be around the mark.

iOS 18.2 Update: More Apple Intelligence Waiting

The iOS 18.2 beta version is our first look at ChatGPT integration on iPhones, and other advanced AI tools that will come very handy

With the iOS 18.2 version, Siri can pass on requests to handle some AI tasks to ChatGPT which will then transmit data out of Apple’s server. That’s not all, Siri is now able to take queries regarding the image open on the screen and give you the details.

Apple is giving AI more styles to help you write materials. They can select the tone and even change the type of content. And yes, Apple’s Image Playground is here to create images based on prompts. Apple’s big reason to have the camera control button on the iPhone 16 series is to help with the visual intelligence of its AI tools.